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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Historic Journey From Taiwan To China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research information about Taiwan. They list information about the relationship between Taiwan and China in the before journey column. In the after journey column, have students predict what happen to this relationship.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Taiwan

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Taiwan learning exercise, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Navigating the Straits

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars research the players and events that have influenced U.S.-China relations since World War II, with specific emphasis on the two countries' relationships with Taiwan. They write a briefing paper, advising the president on...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

One China, Two Systems

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the term 'peaceful coexistence' and the role it plays in the Chinese process for reunification with Taiwan. They research and assess the political ideologies, economic stability and national identities of the countries...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Taiwan on Shaky Ground

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students, in groups, examine how various elements of Taiwan's infrastructure were affected in the September 21, 1999 earthquake by analyzing a number of newspaper articles on the quake and its aftermath.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Taiwan

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Taiwan worksheet, learners complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz pertaining to facts about the island country of Taiwan.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Learning Chinese the Challenge Way

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct extensive research that integrates reading, writing oral language development and web authoring. They construct a web site to reflect different aspects of their investigational experience. Students work in small groups...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sister-State Relationship

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine the rationale behind sister-state and sister-city relationships and observe the existing sister-city relationships in Nebraska. They list similarities and differences between Nebraska and its sister-state of Taiwan,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World Conflicts Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils role play reporters for ESL TV News.They research and report on one serious conflict happening in the world today. A fact sheet is missing some information, which the group finds on the internet and presents to the class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

One China for All?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore relations among Taiwan, China and the United States in the 20th century.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Taiwan, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Activity
Other

Phs: Section 4: Eisenhower's Cold War Policies [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter from a Glencoe textbook which covers Eisenhower's Cold War actions. Read about his ideas for massive retaliation, the military hardware necessary for the Cold War, the international crises occurring during his presidency, and...
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Taiwan's Declaration of Referendum Re Ignites Tensions With China

For Students 9th - 10th
A December 9, 2003 feature story from PBS that examines the long standing tensions between China and Taiwan and recent events contributing to a rise in tensions. Also provides links to related topics.
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Website
Other

Asia Society: Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
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Article
The Economist

The Economist: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a series of articles about Taiwan, with background articles to help understand politics, economics and current events in the country.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Country Profile: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Impressive compilation of news, media, audio, video, and more about China from the BBC.
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Website
Other

National Palace Museum (Taiwan)

For Students 9th - 10th
The online counterpart of Taiwan's National Palace Museum provides access to the museum's treasures of Chinese art.
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Handout
University of Maryland

University of Maryland: Republican China: Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Maryland is an excerpt about the Chinese Civil War from a larger site on Chinese history.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Taiwan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Website
Other

Federation of American Scientists: The Security Situation in Taiwan Strait

For Students 9th - 10th
A report by the Defense Department to Congress on the issue of American defense of Taiwan and its costs.
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Website
Other

Executive Planet: Taiwan Culture Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource you can learn more about an international culture. Explore business culture customs, and etiquette with the variety of resources this guide offers.
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Primary
Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College: Sino Japanese War

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the course of historical events through a series of letters among European powers! These English translations of primary source documents from German diplomatic archives concern the intervention of the European powers by forcing...
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Website
Other

Nixon's China Visit and "Sino u.s. Joint Communique"

For Students 9th - 10th
The Chinese Government's official diplomatic history of the visit of President Nixon to China.